Physician, Addiction Medicine

Job overview

The Physician, Addiction Medicine role is onsite in Dayton, OH. Compensation is not specified in the posting. NOVA Behavioral Health describes its mission as helping people recover from substance use disorders through compassionate, evidence-based, holistic treatment. The physician provides medical assessment and treatment for patients entering addiction services, including medication-assisted treatment and ongoing progress monitoring. The role also supports medical staff with complex patient needs, contributing to coordinated care that addresses medical, psychological, and social factors.

What you'll do

• Conduct comprehensive medical assessments for patients entering treatment
• provide quality care for medically complex patients
• prescribe and manage medication-assisted treatment such as buprenorphine, methadone, or naltrexone
• monitor progress and adjust treatment strategies
• provide education and oversight to medical staff regarding complex medical needs, including detox.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

physician

addiction medicine

substance use disorder care

medication-assisted treatment

dayton oh

nova behavioral health

patient assessment

buprenorphine

methadone

naltrexone

clinical team

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires an MD or DO, board certification in Addiction Medicine, Psychiatry, or Family/Internal Medicine with addiction training, a current state medical license, DEA registration, and experience with medication-assisted treatment and evidence-based addiction care.

About the employer

NOVA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, INC. is hiring for this role. Industry: Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers. Sector: 62.